CVE-2023-38309: XSS
An issue was discovered in Webmin 2.021. A Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in the package search functionality. The vulnerability allows an attacker to inject a malicious payload in the "Search for Package" field, which gets reflected back in the application's response, leading to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the victim's browser.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38309?
CVE-2023-38309 is a Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Webmin 2.021.
How does CVE-2023-38309 impact Webmin?
CVE-2023-38309 allows an attacker to inject a malicious payload in the 'Search for Package' field in Webmin, resulting in a Reflected XSS attack.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-38309?
The severity of CVE-2023-38309 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-38309?
Webmin version 2.021 is affected by CVE-2023-38309.
How can I fix CVE-2023-38309?
To fix CVE-2023-38309, upgrade to a version of Webmin that is not affected by the vulnerability.